The Swedish Club Welcomes the World

Members of the World Maritime University enjoyed a whistle stop tour of the marine insurance realm when they visited The Swedish Club’s headquarters in...

Why Capesizes are Still Scrapped?

Capesizes still headed for scrap despite market rebound In what could only be described as a more than a positive omen for the future prospects...

SOLAS VI 2 : Misdeclared Cargo and Overweight Containers, SAMSA

SAMSA Guidelines on the implementation of SOLAS VI Regulation 2 Amendment: Verification of the Gross Mass of Packed Containers On the container front, mandatory weighing...

SOLAS: Damage Stability Regulations Finalized

Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) – Draft Revised Explanatory Notes to SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations finalized The Sub-Committee finalized...

[Watch] How they Carry Banned Shark Fins in Maersk’s Ship?

Large volumes of shark fins are still entering the city by air and sea through carriers that have pledged to ban the product, an...

Speed, Steep Angle and Captain’s Insufficient Oversight Resulted in Allision

Summary The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the Carnival Pride’s allision, with the pier and elevated passenger walkway, was the...

[Watch] Cruise Ship Comes Close to a $2.5 Million Dollar Home

The Celebrity cruise ship Equinox appeared to be making a beeline for Bill and Yasmine Todhunter’s patio as it left Port Everglades Friday afternoon. Hubby...

‘Misdeclared’ Cargo Suspected in Fire

A consignment of cargo that was stored and not properly declared was suspected to be the cause of a fire on board a cargo...

[Watch] ExxonMobil Insight: Part 5 – Fuel Switching

Advice on changing between high and low sulphur fuels as vessels move in and out of Emission Control Areas. Disclaimer: This video is intended for...

Major Ferry/Ship Sinkings Fast Facts

Here's a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least 1,000 fatalities are...